Marie Waier

Navigating the complexities of the real estate market often feels like a high-stakes game of timing where homeowners are constantly weighing the risks of selling too quickly against the dangers of letting their property linger. For sellers, the moment a "For Sale" sign goes up, an invisible clock

The scene is familiar in countless construction firm boardrooms across the country: a high-stakes project pursuit is on the line, and the client’s technical questions are getting deeper, probing the complex realities of site logistics and phasing in a live environment. In this critical moment, a

In a decisive call to action directed at the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has forcefully advocated for a sweeping, bipartisan overhaul of the nation's infrastructure permitting process. The organization argues that the current labyrinthine

In a decisive move that signals a potential shift in Vancouver's long-term urban development strategy, the city council has unanimously approved a mixed-use residential and industrial tower on land previously safeguarded exclusively for industrial purposes. This approval, which directly overrode

The promise of buildings that anticipate our needs, optimize their own energy consumption, and preemptively report maintenance issues has captured the imagination of property owners and technology enthusiasts alike, yet the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence to achieve this vision

While many in the property industry focus on the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence or the persistent squeeze on fees, a more profound and structural threat is quietly reshaping the landscape for estate agents. This challenge stems not from technology or regulation but from a

The relentless demand for verifiable building data has fundamentally reshaped architectural liability, pushing firms to seek technological solutions that promise certainty in an uncertain world. The convergence of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

The modern concrete construction landscape, characterized by sprawling infrastructure projects and technologically advanced industrial facilities, is facing an inflection point where safety management has become as critical as the structural integrity of the build itself. At the recent World of

The global market for building management systems is undergoing a monumental transformation, with projections indicating a leap from $22.95 billion last year to an astounding $60.76 billion by 2030. This explosive growth, marked by a compound annual growth rate of 20.7%, signals a fundamental shift

After a nearly three-year period of welcome stability that allowed the construction industry to catch its breath, a new wave of material cost inflation is beginning to crest, creating significant uncertainty for projects nationwide. A notable price increase that began in the latter half of 2025 has